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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.08, 2,324.70 and 1,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.08, 2,324.70 and 1,028.93 is: 1,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.08 : 2,324.70 = 1,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.08/2,324.70 = 1,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.08x = 2,324.70 × 1,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.08x = 2,391,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,941.95/1,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.10

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